How high is inflation and what causes it? What to know
2 years, 4 months ago

How high is inflation and what causes it? What to know

Live Mint  

U.S. inflation eased slightly to 8.5% in July, but remained close to a four-decade high despite cooling energy prices. Higher prices in one sector also don’t necessarily lead to general inflation across the economy. The readings, however, show that price increases are widespread and well above policy makers’ targets for annual inflation, which hover around 2% on average. Entrenched inflation would lead to the Fed raising interest rates more, which in turn raises borrowing costs and crimps growth to tame price pressures—fueling market volatility as businesses, consumers and the Fed attempt to navigate uncertainties about the economy.

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US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates
4 days, 1 hour ago

US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose for a second straight month in November by 2.4 per cent, yet stayed within Wall Street estimates. The US Commerce Department's data showed on Friday that the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year in the 12 months to November, up from 2.3 per cent in October. At 2.4 …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month
4 days, 4 hours ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two months of sharp gains. The modest monthly inflation figures in Friday’s report point to one likely reason why the Fed was willing to cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday: Its preferred inflation gauge, known …

Where inflation accelerated in November – and where it eased
6 days, 4 hours ago

Where inflation accelerated in November – and where it eased

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some products swung the other way last month, from …

UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold
6 days, 10 hours ago

UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose to its highest level in eight months during November, official figures showed Wednesday, a development that has cemented market expectations that the Bank of England will opt against cutting borrowing costs this week. It said stubbornly high inflation in the crucial services sector, which accounts for around 80% of the U.K. economy, and …

Inflation rises AGAIN to its highest level since March: Price rises hit 2.6 per cent driven by spikes in the cost of petrol and fags to increase pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Inflation rises AGAIN to its highest level since March: Price rises hit 2.6 per cent driven by spikes in the cost of petrol and fags to increase pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Daily Mail  

Inflation rose for the second month in a row in November, hitting 2.6 per cent to further increase pressure on Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves over her Budget's impact on the country. Spikes in petrol and tobacco prices drove CPI to 2.6 per cent, up from 2.3 per cent in October, the Office for National Statistics said. Ms Reeves said: 'I …

Retail inflation slows slightly at 5.48%
1 week, 5 days ago

Retail inflation slows slightly at 5.48%

Hindustan Times  

Retail inflation rose to 5.48% last month, a slower pace of increase compared to 6.21% in October, data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed on Thursday. Despite the slowing pace of growth in prices, the Consumer Price Index-based rate of retail inflation stayed above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% tolerance level, with two percentage points of …

US inflation rose for second straight month: What are the challenges for Trump now?
1 week, 6 days ago

US inflation rose for second straight month: What are the challenges for Trump now?

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump has made tackling inflation and reducing the cost of living a cornerstone of his campaign. However, the recent uptick in inflation suggests the road ahead may be more complex than anticipated Inflation in the United States ticked up for the second consecutive month in November. The consumer price index, a key measure of inflation, rose to 2.7 …

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent
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1 week, 6 days ago

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Though inflation is now way below its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, average prices are still about 20% higher than they were three years ago — a major …

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead
1 week, 6 days ago

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead

CNN  

CNN — Inflation heated back up again in November, but it likely wasn’t bad enough to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting rates next week. “We have some PTSD around egg prices from the pandemic and certainly lingering avian flu outbreaks; but those prices being up almost 40% year over year certainly is another thing people will look at in …

The economy is still inflated
2 weeks, 6 days ago

The economy is still inflated

Live Mint  

The Federal Reserve has slowed inflation, but many Americans continue to pay a high price for the cumulative inflationary consequences of excessive monetary and fiscal stimulus. Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan was close to being enacted, but we never imagined that the Fed would maintain zero interest rates and continue its massive purchases of assets until March 2022, …

US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months. According to the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, consumer prices rose 2.3% in October from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. Yet excluding the volatile food and energy categories, so-called “core” prices also …

Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October

CNN  

CNN — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge just moved in the wrong direction. “The big picture is inflation is still a risk; that hasn’t changed,” Elizabeth Renter, senior economist at NerdWallet, told CNN in an interview. “The disinflationary trend that we saw earlier this year has effectively stalled as we head into what’s likely going to be a bumpy …

If inflation is back, protecting against it won’t be simple
4 weeks, 1 day ago

If inflation is back, protecting against it won’t be simple

Live Mint  

With a strong economy and an incoming president promising tax cuts and tariffs, investors and economists are rightly worrying that inflation might make a comeback. Clearly, oil will still protect against one of the most common causes of runaway inflation: a soaring oil price resulting from strikes on oil facilities in the Middle East. Tariffs shouldn’t help oil and industrial …

Energy costs push UK inflation to 2.3 percent
1 month ago

Energy costs push UK inflation to 2.3 percent

China Daily  

Inflation in the United Kingdom increased to 2.3 percent in October, putting pressure on the Bank of England to wait until next year before making additional interest rate cuts. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics, or ONS, on Wednesday showed that surging household energy costs pushed the consumer price index higher, breaking the pattern of declining inflation rates …

Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October
1 month ago

Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose sharply to a six-month high in October and back above the rate targeted by rate-setters at the Bank of England, official figures showed Wednesday, cementing market expectations that there will be no further cuts in borrowing costs this year. The Office for National Statistics said higher domestic energy bills pushed up consumer price …

US inflation may have picked up in October after months of easing
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1 month, 1 week ago

US inflation may have picked up in October after months of easing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Annual inflation may have risen in October for the first time in seven months, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after steadily cooling for more than two years. From September to October, core prices are expected to have risen 0.3% for a third straight month — a pace that, if sustained, would exceed the Federal …

U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low
1 month, 1 week ago

U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

LA Times  

Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars and air fares, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after having slowed in September to their lowest pace since 2021. Consumer inflation, which peaked at 9.1% in 2022, has since fallen steadily, though overall prices are still about 20% higher than they …

Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation
1 month, 1 week ago

Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation

NPR  

Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By the numbers, inflation in America continues in the same direction: Easing largely — but still sticky. "We both make decent wages, but with the way that inflation has increased, it's like our dollar just doesn't go as far," says Spangler, who helps manage …

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months
1 month, 1 week ago

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

CNN  

CNN — The annual rate of inflation moved higher last month for the first time since March, as expected — but economists say the underlying trend remains favorable for another round of interest rate cuts. Consumer prices rose 0.2% last month and were up 2.6% from the year before, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday by …

Consumer inflation at 14-month high of 6.2%
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1 month, 1 week ago

Consumer inflation at 14-month high of 6.2%

Hindustan Times  

Retail inflation came in at 6.2% in October, the highest in 14 months, and outside the upper band of the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance limit, primarily on account of higher food prices with potatoes, onions and tomatoes, stape vegetables all, driving the charge. The higher-than-expected number means that RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is unlikely to cut rates in its …

India’s retail inflation surges to 6.2% in October
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s retail inflation surges to 6.2% in October

The Hindu  

A 10.9% spike in food prices lifted India’s retail inflation to a 14-month high of 6.2% in October, from 5.5% in September, with prices of vegetables and edible oils escalating at a sharp pace not seen in recent years. October’s price rise pace marked a breach of the Reserve Bank of India’s upper tolerance limit for inflation, with rural India …

Soaring inflation helped lead Trump to victory – here’s why some of his policies might drive prices higher again
1 month, 1 week ago

Soaring inflation helped lead Trump to victory – here’s why some of his policies might drive prices higher again

New Indian Express  

President-elect Donald Trump owes his political comeback in large part to voters’ concerns over the soaring price of everything from gasoline and housing to coffee and bagels. But in an ironic twist, some of Trump’s own policies – which he heavily promoted on the campaign trail – could send inflation soaring once more if enacted. Stagnant real wages Exit poll …

Column: American economists and consumers got inflation wrong during its recent surge. They still do
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: American economists and consumers got inflation wrong during its recent surge. They still do

LA Times  

Sen. JD Vance tried to blame the $4 price of a dozen eggs on Kamala Harris in this campaign video. The “strong policy response” Powell referred to was the Fed’s raising of short-term interest rates 11 times, a total of 5.25 percentage points, from March 2022 through July 2023. In November 2021, however, Powell told Congress that it was “probably …

Inflation has slowed, but the economy remains big issue for voters in picking a president
3 months, 1 week ago

Inflation has slowed, but the economy remains big issue for voters in picking a president

Raw Story  

Inflation hit a three-year low last month, just as the presidential election is heating up. Trump, the former president and Republican nominee, blamed the Biden administration for high prices early on Tuesday’s debate in Philadelphia, falsely claiming the post-pandemic wave of inflation is the worst ever. Democratic nominee andVice President Harris responded to Tuesday’s question about the economy by touting …

US inflation falls to 2.5% in August, reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
3 months, 1 week ago

US inflation falls to 2.5% in August, reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates

Hindustan Times  

The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core prices rose 3.2% in August from a year ago, the same as in July. A key reason for last month's drop …

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
3 months, 1 week ago

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

Politico  

For months, cooling inflation has provided gradual relief to America’s consumers, who were stung by the price surges that erupted three years ago, particularly for food, gas, rent and other necessities. A key reason for last month’s drop in overall inflation was the third decline in gas prices in the past four months: Average gas prices fell 0.6% from July …

U.S. inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
3 months, 1 week ago

U.S. inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

LA Times  

Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices rose 2.5% in August from a year earlier, down from 2.9% in July. The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, …

Why the rise in inflation might actually be... good news
4 months, 1 week ago

Why the rise in inflation might actually be... good news

The Independent  

Inflation is up… and that’s, erm, good news. A small cut in the Bank rate from the current 5 per cent to, say, 4.75 per cent in September, October or November is slightly more likely now than it seemed yesterday. Prices overall on this definition rose by 3.3 per cent in the year to July 2024 – down from 3.5 …

What rising inflation means for you and what happens next
4 months, 1 week ago

What rising inflation means for you and what happens next

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That means overall services prices still rose versus July last …

U.S. inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates
4 months, 1 week ago

U.S. inflation slowed again in July, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates

LA Times  

A sale sign is displayed on a store clothes rack. Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that consumer prices rose just 0.2% from June to July after dropping slightly the previous month for the first time in four years. At a news conference last month, Powell said that cooler inflation data this spring had strengthened the Fed’s confidence that …

Wages are rising 3.2% above inflation - the highest in nearly three years - as prices subside and jobs market holds steady... despite Rachel Reeves' grim claims that the economy is worse than she thou
5 months ago

Wages are rising 3.2% above inflation - the highest in nearly three years - as prices subside and jobs market holds steady... despite Rachel Reeves' grim claims that the economy is worse than she thou

Daily Mail  

Wages are rising 3.2 per cent above inflation with the jobs market holding steady, according to new figures today. Regular pay is increasing at the fastest pace in nearly three years relative to prices, after CPI inflation returned to the Bank of England's 2 per cent target. Wages are rising 3.2 per cent above inflation with the jobs market holding …

US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon
5 months, 1 week ago

US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. In a better-than-expected report, consumer prices declined 0.1% from May to June after having remained flat the previous month, the Labor …

US inflation eases to 3.3% in May, defying expectations for slight rise
6 months, 1 week ago

US inflation eases to 3.3% in May, defying expectations for slight rise

Hindustan Times  

Stock markets surged Wednesday after data showed US inflation slowed in May, raising hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year. "The cool inflation numbers should boost investor confidence for a Fed rate cut in the second half of 2024," said Bret Kenwell, US investment analyst at trading platform eToro. With inflation slowing and other recent data …

Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year
6 months, 1 week ago

Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation has fallen further toward their target level in recent months but signaled that they expect to cut their benchmark interest rate just once this year. The policymakers’ forecast for one rate cut was down from their previous projection of three cuts, because inflation, despite having cooled in the past two months, …

US inflation cooled in May in a sign that price pressures may be easing
6 months, 1 week ago

US inflation cooled in May in a sign that price pressures may be easing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that an acceleration of prices that occurred early this year may have passed. Consumer prices excluding volatile food and energy costs — the closely watched “core” index — rose 0.2% from April to May, the government said Wednesday. Fed officials, who will …

An inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

An inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year. Overall inflation increased 0.3% from March to April, the same as in the previous month, and 2.7% from a year earlier, also unchanged from March’s figure. Friday’s …

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year

LA Times  

A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year. Inflation fell sharply in the second half of last year before sticking well above the Fed’s 2% target in the first few months of 2024. Friday’s report also showed …

Inflation is down – but good news for homeowners will have to wait
7 months ago

Inflation is down – but good news for homeowners will have to wait

The Independent  

Across the economy, price rises slowed significantly in April with the rate of inflation declining to 2.3 per cent from 3.2 per cent. Grant Fitzner, chief economist at the Office for National Statistics, also highlighted tobacco and food price inflation which fell to 2.9 per cent. Service prices have been worrying the Bank’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee which voted 7-2 …

US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Led by lower food and auto prices, inflation in the United States cooled slightly last month after three elevated readings, likely offering a tentative sigh of relief for officials at the Federal Reserve as well as President Joe Biden’s re-election team. Instead, he stressed that the Fed’s policymakers need “greater confidence” that inflation is falling to their 2% …

High inflation is pinching, 'consumers more discriminating with every dollar', McDonald's says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

High inflation is pinching, 'consumers more discriminating with every dollar', McDonald's says

Hindustan Times  

Inflation remains a pressing concern for some of America's most prominent corporations, with rising prices impacting consumers and bottom lines. McDonald’s CEO, Chris Kempczinski, highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by consumers during the company's recent earnings call, noting that elevated prices are prompting individuals to be more discerning with their spending. Other firms, including 3M and Newell Brands, have also …

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed’s reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden’s re-election bid. Friday’s inflation data showed that excluding volatile food and energy costs, “core” prices rose by an elevated 0.3% from February to March, …

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
7 months, 4 weeks ago

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid pace. Gregory Daco, chief economist at the tax and consulting firm EY, noted that the underlying economy looks solid, though it’s slowing from last …

How the rate of inflation has changed for everyday items
8 months, 1 week ago

How the rate of inflation has changed for everyday items

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Inflation fell to a fresh …

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually
8 months, 3 weeks ago

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve slipped last month in a sign that price pressures continue to ease. The government reported Friday that prices rose 0.3% from January to February, decelerating from a 0.4% increase the previous month in a potentially encouraging trend for President Joe Biden’s re-election bid. Excluding volatile food …

US inflation unexpectedly rises to 3.2%, dampening hopes of Fed's interest rate cuts in March
9 months, 1 week ago

US inflation unexpectedly rises to 3.2%, dampening hopes of Fed's interest rate cuts in March

Hindustan Times  

US consumer prices witnessed a surge in monthly and annual rates in February, as per the inflation figures issued by the Labour Department on Tuesday. The consumer price index, a frequently followed inflation indicator, climbed 3.2 percent annually in February and 0.4 percent last month alone. Since March 2022, the Fed has progressively raised interest rates through periodic adjustments, bringing …

What do rising gas prices mean for the future of US inflation? Here's what experts have to say
9 months, 1 week ago

What do rising gas prices mean for the future of US inflation? Here's what experts have to say

Hindustan Times  

A stubborn increase in gasoline prices would most likely have augmented inflation in the US to this level in February and even more so, which would favour the Fed's deliberation over adjusting the interest rate downwards. A 4% surge in February affects US inflation outlook The Fed members’ tune started changing for the better in January, when the publication of …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-elevated prices
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge picked up last month in sign of still-elevated prices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest sign that the slowdown in U.S. consumer price increases is occurring unevenly from month to month. Some of January’s inflation reflects the fact that companies often raise prices in the first two months of the year, leaving January and February price data high compared with …

US wholesale inflation accelerated in January in latest sign that prices picked up last month
10 months, 1 week ago

US wholesale inflation accelerated in January in latest sign that prices picked up last month

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices in the United States picked up in January, the latest sign that some inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated. Fed officials have expressed optimism that inflation is headed lower, and in December they forecast that they would cut their benchmark rate three times this year. Austan Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Fed, said Wednesday that …

How inflation has hit your shopping basket
10 months, 1 week ago

How inflation has hit your shopping basket

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A slowing of inflation among many everyday food and drink items, including cheese and …

US consumer inflation falls to 3.1pc in January, but less than expected
10 months, 1 week ago

US consumer inflation falls to 3.1pc in January, but less than expected

Hindustan Times  

US consumer inflation cooled in January but at a slower rate than expected, resisting President Joe Biden's efforts to soothe families' cost of living concerns in an election year. U.S. President Joe Biden The closely watched Consumer Price Index rose 3.1 percent from a year ago last month, down from 3.4 percent in December, the Department of Labor said on …

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